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Riverhead to mill and pave roads in Elton Avenue area starting Nov. 11

Highway crews will begin paving operations Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the Elton Avenue area. Roads will be milled down this week and paved next week, Riverhead Highway Superintendent Mike Zaleski said Tuesday afternoon. Roads scheduled for milling and paving are: Howell Avenue, North Howell Avenue, Fishel Avenue Extension, Brook Street,...

Riverhead, NY · 2d

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Town’s response to council member’s complaint shows it can act when it wants to

Riverhead residents have been asking the Town Board to adopt policies requiring town police to document ICE activity and arrests in our community. Their concerns about the safety of their families and neighbors have been met with silence and inaction. Yet the town can act quickly when it wants to.

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Riverhead school district workers accuse facilities director of making offensive racial remarks, retaliation

Three Riverhead school district employees say they endured months of racially offensive remarks, intimidation and retaliation from their supervisor — and say the Board of Education has agreed to reopen an investigation into their complaints after an outside investigator previously found them unsubstantiated. Elwood Lamb, Elliot Ward and Paul...

Riverhead, NY · 3d

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Long Island Families Still Drive Out To These 6 Farm Stands For Pies

Some Long Island traditions never go out of style, and loading the family into the car for a farm stand pie is one of them. From Huntington out to the North and South Forks, these six stops pair homemade pies with pumpkins, produce, and plenty of room for kids to roam.

Huntington, NY · 16h

CBS New York

"Disgusting" and "unsanitary" rat infestation hits L.I. neighborhood

A sudden rat infestation is angering families in the Suffolk County town of East Northport. The rodents are taking up residence in backyards on First Avenue for the first time, local residents said.

East Northport, NY · 2d

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Town of Riverhead: Notice to Bidders

Sealed bids for WELL AND PUMP TESTING, EVALUATION, REPORTING AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FOR RIVERHEAD WATER DISTRICT will be received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Riverhead at Town Hall, 4 W Second Street, Riverhead, New York, 11901, until 11:00 a.m. on December 3, 2026 at which time all bids received shall be opened and read aloud.

Riverhead, NY · 22h

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North Fork Dream Home: character, charm and a little bit country in Riverhead

(Photos courtesy of Compass Realty) Somewhat of a hybrid between a cottage and a farmhouse, this home, built in the early 1920s and renovated in 2025, exudes charm while offering the conveniences of modern living. It was purchased as a summer/weekend second home, but Compass listing agent John Macaluso says it’s the perfect year-round starter home in a market with increasingly difficult entry.

Riverhead, NY · 2d

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East End Arts Harvest Gospel Concert Celebrates 40 Years

This year, East End Arts’ Harvest Gospel welcomes new audiences to experience the power of song with its 40th anniversary concert at The Suffolk, downtown Riverhead’s historic theater, on Thursday, Nov. 19. This milestone Harvest Gospel concert, at 7 p.m., will feature a special tribute to founder Reverend...

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Riverhead observes Veterans Day with solemn ceremony at war monument

Riverhead paid tribute to its military veterans Nov. 11 with prayers, a gun salute and the laying of wreaths at the World War Memorial on West Main Street. Riverhead VFW Post 2476 Commander Thomas Najdzion, who led the Veterans Day ceremony, gave a brief history of the holiday, which was first observed as Armistice Day, commemorating the signing of the peace agreement that ended the Great War on Nov. 11, 1918. The name if the holiday was officially changed to Veterans Day in 1954.|

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Southampton School District deals with alarming racist incidents

The opening days of this year’s bay scallop harvest season on the South Fork saw few of the shellfish in bushel baskets or seafood shops, as the once iconic local shellfish suffered another massive summer die-off. Reports from hopeful scallop harvesters around the region have been dismal, save for...

Southampton, NY · 19h

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A Riverhead Medal of Honor Recipient Now Rests at Calverton, Among 1,045 Acres of Long Island History

For more than half a century, Pfc. Garfield M. Langhorn was buried at Riverhead Cemetery, a few miles from where he grew up. In July 2026, at his family's request, his remains were moved to Calverton National Cemetery, where he now lies in Section 23, Site 165. This Veterans Day is the first he will be honored there.

Riverhead, NY · 3d

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Weekend Update: a not-so-scary Friday the 13th weekend filled with music, wine and fun

Join Ashley Rose Jewelry for the Glimmer Gathering at A Book Place in Riverhead Nov. 12, for an evening celebrating reflection, connection and the beauty of everyday moments. (Photo credit: Lilly Parnell) THURSDAY. Meet the Butterfly Effect Project at Roanoke Vineyards | Roanoke Vineyards, 3543 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-727-4161. Spend...

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Suffolk County Executive Romaine Announces Farmland Preservation In Calverton

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine today announced the successful closing and acquisition of approximately 4.5 acres of property development rights on the Fresh Pond Farm Realty property in Calverton, Riverhead, north of Middle Country Road. “This closing is another important step in the county’s five-decade-long commitment to farmland preservation,” said...

Suffolk County, NY · 17h

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Retirees Are Finding Their People Between Two Clubhouses And Four Pools At This Gated Long Island Community In New York

Some people retire and buy a boat. Others downsize, sell the big house, and go looking for a place where the neighbors already have a mahjong table set up. In Suffolk County, one gated neighborhood has quietly become that second kind of answer. It has two clubhouses, two indoor pools, two outdoor pools, a nine-hole walking golf course, and a monthly newsletter that reaches more than 700 households.

Suffolk County, NY · 2d

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Theater: When We Were Gentler, In Response to Tragedy

On Sept. 11, 2001, 38 planes carrying around 7,000 people were diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, where residents of the island opened their doors to the world. Playwrights Irene Sankoff and David Hein visited Gander in 2011 for a 10th anniversary reunion of the townspeople and people...

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Three Village civic gives updates on Harbor Road, Roe Tavern, and SBU facilities

Updates on new and returning local infrastructure took central focus at the Three Village Civic Association meeting held Monday, Nov. 9. While representatives from Stony Brook University shared news on forthcoming facilities, Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (D-Stony Brook) shared updates on Harbor Road reconstruction, the relocation of Roe Tavern, and other town developments.

Stony Brook, NY · 14h

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New York officials warn of health risk to unknown person who may have transported a rabid raccoon

The viral illness attacks the central nervous system and is fatal.

Suffolk County, NY · 1d

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Entry List, Schedule, How To Watch & More For The 2026 Islip 300 At Riverhead Raceway

Riverhead Raceway is set to pay tribute to a fallen Long Island icon for the tenth time on Saturday with the running of the Islip 300 for the Tour-type Modifieds. The quarter-mile short track will see 29 Modifieds in action headlined by four previous winners. Watch Live 2026 10th Annual Islip 300 at Riverhead Raceway But before we get to race day, we wanted to make sure you race fans had access to all of the important information, from the schedule of events to how to watch, who is racing, and more. What Is The Islip 300? The Islip 300 is a 300-lap race for the Tour-type Modifieds, which is the headlining division at Riverhead Raceway. The race pays tribute to the now-demolished Islip Speedway, which was a ⅕-mile bullring that existed a little more than 30 miles west of Riverhead Raceway. The event began in 2017, and now is in its 10th year. Since 2017, the Islip 300 has produced big-name winners like Ryan Preece and Matt Hirschman, and surprise winners like Dillon Steuer, Chase Grennan, and Joey Braun. Where Is The Islip 300 Held? The Islip 300 takes place at Riverhead Raceway, which is a quarter-mile bullring in

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